Recall 10V434000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20100922
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
20 models
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Safety Consequence
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.